The Ole Miss Rebels fell behind early against the Texas Longhorns on Saturday night and were unable to overcome their lackluster first half in a 34-27 loss in Austin.

This game continued a concerning trend for the Rebels in Pete Golding's first full season as the team's head coach. Ole Miss is undefeated at home so far in 2026, but it is now 1-2 in true road games with the one win coming over hapless Vanderbilt earlier this month. Against teams with a strong pulse, Ole Miss has looked like a different team away from Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.

So what do we make of this trend, if Ole Miss is hoping to be a legitimate contender this season?

Remember the Loss at Florida? Saturday Saw Shades of That Performance From Ole Miss

Sep 26, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators running back Jadan Baugh (13) is pushed out of bounds by Mississippi Rebels defensive tackle Will Echoles (52) during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.…